Jay PritchardWed, December 3, 2025 at 11:15 PM UTC·2 min readBoston College steps into December with a fresh challenge and a first-time matchup that brings LSU to Chestnut Hill on Wednesday night.
The meeting marks the inaugural showdown between the Eagles and Tigers, one of eight SEC programs BC has never faced. Both teams arrive as part of the ACC/SEC Challenge. LSU comes in after a 10-point win over Florida State, while BC looks to build on momentum from its Thanksgiving Eve victory over Harvard.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementWho: Boston College Eagles (4-4, 3-1 Home) vs. LSU Tigers (7-0, 0-0 Away)
Where: Conte Forum, Chestnut Hill, MA
When: Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025
Tip-Off Time: 7:15 p.m. ET
How to Watch: ACC Network
The Eagles handled Harvard 73-60 behind a balanced night that saw three players reach double figures. Fred Payne powered the offense with 17 points, including three triples, and continued a scoring streak that now spans five straight games. Caleb Steger added a career-best nine points off the bench, hitting three corner threes, while Aidan Shaw recorded his fifth consecutive outing with at least one block.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBC carries a strong defensive profile into the matchup. Through eight games, the Eagles rank top-25 nationally in blocks per game and sit third in the ACC. Shaw stands 44th in the country with 14 total blocks, and Alex Hastings adds another 10. Opponents are averaging just 65.6 points per game, and that number dips even lower at Conte Forum, where BC is holding visiting teams to 54.8 points and under 37 percent shooting on the newly named Edgerley Family Court.
The frontcourt depth has continued to stand out. Shaw leads the team at 8.9 rebounds per game, Chase Forte paces the roster in assists and steals, and the freshman group of Marko Radunovic and Steger has settled in early, combining for key minutes and steady production.
Wednesday also lands on December 3, a date where BC looks to reverse a 1–4 all-time mark. LSU will be the only SEC opponent on this year’s slate, setting the stage for a fresh test.
Prediction: LSU 83, Boston College 73
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